One leader of this polity, who created a virtually valueless currency called redbacks, was Mirabeau Lamar. The climactic battle for the independence of this polity occurred after the Runaway Scrape and saw Deaf Smith burn Vince's Bridge. Its resistance began after the abolishment of the Constitution of 1824, [*] and its first engagement was the Battle of Gonzales. After its recognition in the Treaties of Velasco, it was admitted to the union under Polk. Santa Anna ceded its territory after his loss at the Battle of San Jacinto to Sam Houston. For 10 points, "Remember the Alamo" was a rallying 
One leader of this polity, who created a virtually valueless currency called redbacks, was Mirabeau Lamar. The climactic battle for the independence of this polity occurred after the Runaway Scrape and saw Deaf Smith burn Vince's Bridge. Its resistance began after the abolishment of the Constitution of 1824, [*] and its first engagement was the Battle of Gonzales. After its recognition in the Treaties of Velasco, it was admitted to the union under Polk. Santa Anna ceded its territory after his loss at the Battle of San Jacinto to Sam Houston. For 10 points, "Remember the Alamo" was a rallying cry for what polity, known as the Lone Star Republic?
One leader of this polity, who created a virtually valueless currency called redbacks, was Mirabeau Lamar.
Republic of {Texas} [accept {Lone Star Republic} before mentioned]